Page 69 of Whiskey & Honey

“I know, I wanted to see if you felt like ordering in tonight instead of cooking. I never understand how a group of seven-year-olds can be so exhausting.”

“I can’t. I have a headache and just want to go home.”

“Okay, I’ll grab something and meet you at your place. About an hour?”

“I just want to go home and sleep,” I snap and start walking out the door.

I hear Ben walking quickly to catch me. When his hand grabs my elbow I stop with my back to him.

“Please just let me go home, Ben. I’m exhausted and my head hurts.”

“Something is wrong. Tell me what it is, Piper.”

Only shaking my head, I walk away, leaving Ben standing in the hallway.